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11-24-2008, 06:08 PM | #1 | |||
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This has been a trend. Now it seems to be garnering
media attention. Preserving mitochondria (a research priority of Bruce Ames PhD.) http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2...npu=1&mbid=yhp These new studies and research may show promise for many of the neuro afflictions that plague us.
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11-24-2008, 11:26 PM | #2 | ||
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Fascinating article.
Have you tried Resveratrol at all? |
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11-25-2008, 08:26 AM | #3 | |||
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not yet. But I am thinking about it.
In a way, I am drowning in supplements already! It is hard to keep adding them! I used to get headaches from red wine...but now I seem to be handling it okay. Just not everyday.
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11-25-2008, 09:47 AM | #4 | ||
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John added in mitochondrial energy optimizer from Life Extension this year. It has made a huge difference on his overall energy and stamina. This is the first year since his treatment that he's been able to do yard work without having to stop every 10 minutes to catch his breath.
I orignally got it to see if would help his bone marrow stem cells because it has carnosine which is reported to support stem cell production. Well we were really pleased with the overall improvements we've seen. Carnosine apparently is one of those anti-aging nutrients. It helps protect against the effects of glycation. Marlene |
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11-29-2008, 07:45 PM | #5 | ||
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INteresting artcile on Resveratrol
http://www.naturalnews.com/024930.html There are a lot of great anti-aging and metabolism boosting nutrients: DHA, pantethine, acetyl-l-carnitine, carnosine, R-alpha lipoic acid, grape seed extracts – the list goes on and on. In fact, most nutrients help cells function better and thus live longer. So, why is resveratrol vying for the position as King of the anti-aging nutrients – with a potent fat-burning twist thrown in for good measure? Maybe we should ask Big Pharma, who is spending a pile of cash on metabolites of resveratrol that they hope to patent as weight loss drugs, diabetes drugs, and a new generation of anti-aging medicines. Part of the way resveratrol works is by activating a powerful metabolic fat-burning and anti-aging gene called SIRT1. In newly published Big Pharma animal research, their resveratrol drug activated SIRT1, prevented weight gain on a high fat diet, improved blood sugar and insulin function, and doubled the exercise endurance of the mice. Interestingly, resveratrol dietary supplements have been shown to do essentially the same thing. The resveratrol drug (SRT1720) is apparently six times more potent at activating SIRT1 than plain resveratrol. However, plain resveratrol operates in a number of different ways besides activating SIRT1, providing a broader base of potential health benefits including comprehensive cardiovascular support. What is Resveratrol? Interest in resveratrol research took off when it was identified as a component in red wine that may be partly responsible for the "French Paradox," the ability to eat a higher fat diet with less heart disease than Americans. Research shows that resveratrol helps your liver metabolize fat and helps break down stored fat contained in your white adipose tissue.... |
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12-03-2008, 02:34 PM | #6 | |||
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Hi Mrs. D.
I am s l o w l y getting into vegetarian eating. I grow my own sprouts and incorporate them into my foods every day. No problem there. I read up on people who are vegetarians and I wanted to see if they do indeed live longer than others. The consensus is that they do ...up until the age of 80. It seems that people who don't eat animal meat have fewer heart attackes ..up until the age of 80. Then everybody ages he same way. Wrinkling of skin, degeneration of bodies. And the article says this is all due to lack of CARNOSINE in the bodies (which vegetarians get because they don't eat meat). Now I haven't eaten any beef in a LONG TIME. I gather this means I don't have the recommended Carnosine in my body? It also said that the one supplement that is lacking in a vegetarian diet is lack of B-12 and that people who are vegetarians should take B-12. WELL NO PROBLEM IN MY CASE!!! So now it's all about how Melody gets Carnosine in her body. Or should I take it. I never heard of this until today and I just googled this mineral (or whatever it is) and I am reading about how it protects nerves and cells etc. Is this something we should be buying and adding to our regimen?? Or should we eat foods with it? Since I have no idea what foods contain this, I am now going to google Foods with Carnosine. be back later. Okay. I'm back. This is what I found about Carnosine! Seems there is no downside to this thing. Holy Cow. All the info is POSITIVE. Since I no longer eat chicken and I stopped pork and beef a long time ago, I gather it's okay (as a diabetic) to start taking Carnosine? http://www.lef.org/abstracts/codex/carnosine_index.htm I find this fascinating. I went to GNC. It costs $59.99 on their website. However, iherb.com has a whole bunch at much lower prices. Here's their link. http://www.iherb.com/Search.aspx?c=1&kw=CARNOSINE Tell me what you think. Since I take the Jarrows Brand of Methyl 12 and it works wonders, well, I'm inclined to try their brand. I have no clue how much to take. I don't want to build muscles. I want to hit 80 and still look good. lol
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12-03-2008, 03:48 PM | #7 | ||
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Hi Melody,
Just a cautionary note about being a vegetarian. You really have to make sure you are getting your protein. So many vegetarians just drop meat without incorporating other good quality proteins and fats into their diet. Years ago we followed a vegetarian diet but after John got ill, we could not get enough protein in him for healing without adding meat back into the diet. We have both found we feel much better being back on meat. We make sure we eat organic, hormone free and if we can get it, grass fed meat. I think it's terrific you are growing your own sprouts. That is the best way to get them! Marlene |
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12-03-2008, 06:27 PM | #8 | |||
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I'll get my protein from the sprouts (they are chock full), from the tuna (15 grams a can), and from whatever protein shake I can get. I've been looking into viable sources of protein. I do love my eggs in the a.m. My cholesterol is just fine, thank goodness. I just can't stand to cup up another chicken. Especially after I saw how they treat them (in the cages, etc.) I can't afford organic meats. I just can't. That's why I started to grow my own sprouts. And today was my last day using my lettuce. For dinner I actualy had a salad that I completely grew myself. Well, except for the grape tomatoes that is. But the rest was grown in my kitchen. It was delicious. I wonder what else I can grow.!!! lol
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